Open Access Policy

1. Introduction
This journal is committed to the principles of open access and upholding the highest standards of publication ethics in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Our Open Access Policy ensures that research is freely available to the public and supports the dissemination of knowledge without barriers.

2. Open Access Statement
All articles published in this journal are made freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication. There are no subscription fees or paywalls; readers may read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles without restriction, provided the original work is properly cited. 

3. Licensing
Articles are published under a Creative Commons license (preferably CC BY), allowing for maximum dissemination and reuse of open access materials. Authors retain copyright of their work and grant the journal the right of first publication.

4. Archiving and Preservation
The journal ensures long-term digital preservation of published content through recognised archiving services. Articles will remain accessible even if the journal ceases publication.

5. Policy Review
This policy is reviewed regularly to ensure compliance with COPE guidelines and evolving best practices in open access publishing. The journal demonstrates its commitment to ethical publishing, transparency, and the unrestricted dissemination of scholarly work in accordance with COPE standards.